An Exceptional And Unique Gold Timepiece In The Form Of A Life Sized Tulip

The case made from 18 carat gold and designed as life like tulip flower. The petals on a hinged mechanical mechanism which opens from a hidden lever seamlessly concealed in its stem.

At the centre of the flower a miniature watch movement.

By Archinard & Farjon Geneva, renowned for crafting exquisite gold, enamel, guilloché, and engraved watch cases.

Accompanied by its original tooled Moroccan red leather case

• For an example of a watch by Archinard & Farjon in the form of a skull.
See the British Museum London no: 1958,1201.2387

Origin: Geneva, Switzerland 

Date: Circa 1800

Materials: Gold, enamel

Measurements: 12 cm in length